Under Queensland laws, you can face hefty fines if you’re found water blasting fences containing dangerous asbestos.
Under WHS laws, high-pressure water spraying equipment is prohibited on asbestos-containing materials, including asbestos cement fences, walls, and roofs, as it can release dangerous airborne fibres.
High-pressure cleaning can destroy the surface of asbestos-containing materials and spread asbestos fibres widely.
Householders face fines of up to $10,000 under Public Health Legislation for using high-pressure water blasters on asbestos-containing materials and must pay for the clean-up costs. Businesses may face heftier fines.
